New Airline to Compete with Qantas, Virgin on Australia’s east coast Rex Airlines said it will launch Sydney – Melbourne, Brisbane flights and compete with Qantas and Virgin. Rex Airlines told investors that it would seek to raise A$30 million to launch services up and down the eastern seaboard. The Airline is looking to buy…
Breaking: A man has tested positive for Coronavirus after flying into Queensland from Victoria. Queensland health authorities are working to contact people on two Virgin flights after a man flew Melbourne to Brisbane and then Brisbane to Bundaberg the following day. The Virgin Australia flights were VA313 June 1 2020 and VA2905 Brisbane to Bundaberg….
Breaking: Passengers who have survived the Ruby Princess cruise debacle have now been warned they may have been exposed to another disease. ABC is reporting that that a Ruby Princess crew member was diagnosed with tuberculosis this week. NSW Health issued a statement today saying the crew members diagnosis could be a threat to former…
A holiday to Greece anyone? The Greek government has formally invited Australians to travel to the Mediterranean nation as soon as possible. The Greek government is seeking to connect Australians in a travel bubble, similar to that of New Zealand. From June 15, Australians will be permitted to fly into Greece. Australia is on a list…
Breaking News: An Israel Australia travel bubble will be established by the end of the year, as we seek to connect with more low-risk nations. The Guardian is tonight reporting on proposed Israel Australia travel bubble that could be in place by the last months of the year. The plan would be a “win-win-win” situation,…
Breaking: Australians will be allowed to travel to New Zealand and other Pacific nations soon. The Trans Tasman travel bubble is a special arrangement being made between the national governments of Australia and New Zealand, with other smaller Pacific nations to join. According to reports the New Zealand/Australia/Pacific travel bubble will begin from July 1….
Virgin Australia could be about to go the way of Ansett Australia in 2001 and disappear overnight. The company is set to go into voluntary administration, as mounting debts and no end in sight to the Covid lockdown mean the airline bleeds millions daily. There are about 10,000 Virgin Australia employees, most are currently stood…
Victorians face huge on the spot fines if they fail to follow social distancing rules. Melbourne beaches are also now closed as harsh social distancing rules come in today play. Police will issue $1,652 fines to people gathering in large groups, or ignoring 14-day self-isolation requirements for new arrivals. “If you see people doing the…
Breaking News: As part of sweeping changes to Australia’s next stage lockdown, the Federal Government will prevent people form travelling overeas. Australians who try to travel overseas will be forced to stay on Australian soil. “By following common sense rules and doing the right thing is how we slow the spread of this virus,” the…
Breaking News: Australia is moving to stage 2 lockdown from midnight Tuesday night. Going outside and “participating in the community”, unless shopping for basics or you work in a critical role where you cannot work from home, will be prevented. Only “small numbers of guests” can come into other peoples homes. ‘ “That means bbqs,…
